Oven-Ready

Basil Pesto Salmon with Tomato Mozzarella Rice and Peas

ready to cook -- PACKAGED INGREDIENTS

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies

Basil and salmon are old, good friends, and for a good reason; every bite of delicate salmon with herbaceous pesto is a revelation.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Salmon Fillets
  • 8½ oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
  • 4 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • 2 oz. Peas
  • Info
    2 oz. Basil Pesto
  • 1 6710 PAN & LID - Ecomm Primary
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • 1 tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    800
  • Carbohydrates
    59g
  • Net Carbs
    56g
  • Fat
    40g
  • Protein
    48g
  • Sodium
    1580mg

Recipe Steps

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove lid and label, if necessary. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging.

    Combine rice, peas, onion, crushed tomatoes, 2 Tbsp. water, and seasoned salt in bottom of provided tray.

    Push to one side of tray and top evenly with half the mozzarella (reserve remaining for garnishing).

  2. 2

    Add Salmon and Butter

    Place salmon on empty side of tray and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Top each salmon fillet with a butter pat.

  3. 3

    Bake the Dish

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 20-22 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven and top salmon with pesto and remaining mozzarella. Bon appétit!

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